RA 10912

Question 1

R.A. 10912

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Continuing Professional Development Act/CPD Act of 2016

Question 2

Lapsed Date of R.A 10912

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July 21, 2016

Question 3

Section 2. Declaration of Policy

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To promote and upgrade the practice of professions in the country.
The State shall institute measures that will continuously improve the competence of the professionals in accordance with the international standards of practice, thereby, ensuring their contribution in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and development of the nation.

Question 4

Authors of REPUBLIC ACT No. 10912

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Antonio Trillanes IV
Cynthia Villa
Francis Escudero

Question 5

Incumbent officer of PRC

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Chairperson: Hon. Teofilo Pilando Jr.
Commisioner: Hon. Angeline Chiaco, Yolanda Reyes

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Inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning

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Continuing Professional Development or CPD

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Number of CPD units

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Old: 45
New: 15

Question 8

CPD Programs

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Self Direct Learning
Lifelong Learning
Authorship
Invention/Patent
Authorship
Informal Learning
Non-Formal Learning
Online Learning Activities
Professional Work Experience

Question 9

Online training, local/international seminars/nondegree courses, institution/company-sponsored training programs, and the like, which did not undergo CPD accreditation but may be applied for and awarded CPD units by the respective CPD Council.

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Self-directed learning

Question 10

Learning activities undertaken throughout life for the development of competencies and qualifications of the professional

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Lifelong learning

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Peer reviews

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Authorship

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Refers to learning that occurs in daily life assessed, through the recognition, validation and accreditation process, and which can contribute to a qualification;

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Informal learning

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Nonformal learning refers to learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning, which may be structured and made more flexible according to educational and training arrangement

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Nonformal learning

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s refer to structured or unstructured learning initiatives, which make use of the internet and other web-based Information and Communications Technology solutions

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Online learning activities

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Prior learning refers to a person’s skills, knowledge and competencies that have been acquired through work experience, training, independent study, volunteer activities and hobbies, that may be applied for academic credit, as a requirement of a training program or for occupational certification

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Prior learning or Professional Skills

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Educational arrangements such as curricular qualifications and teaching-learning requirements that take place in education and training institutions recognized by relevant national authorities, and which lead to diplomas and qualifications

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Formal learning

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A non-degree post-grad training such as residency, externship, specialty, sub-specialty program

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Specialty Training

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Body created to promote and ensure the continuous improvement of professionals, in accordance with national, regional and international standards of practice

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CPD council

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CPD Council Composition

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Chairperson: PRBOP Chairperson/Member
Members: PPhA Pres/Officer
PACOP Pres/Officer

Question 20

Validity of the Cert of Accreditation of the CPD provider

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3 years

Question 21

Validity of the Cert of Accreditation of the CPD program

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1 year

Question 22

Non-renewal of CPD

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Failure to conduct 1 CPD program within the year of issuance of COA

Question 23

CPD Exemptions

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Exempted to accumulate CPD Units
Professional Working Overseas
Medical reasons
Victims of Calamities
Unemployed
Financially handicapped

Question 24

PRC Resolution No. 2019-1146
“Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10912 known as the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016”

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CPD is still mandatory for renewal of PRC ID
Decrease in the number of CPD Units
In house training and capacity building is credited as CPD Compliance
Professionals working abroad shall not be covered
Newly licensed professionals shall be exempted for their first renewal

Question 25

Effective Date of PRC Resolution No. 2019-1146

Answer 25

March 1, 2019